Ring Rap Audio

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Wow, what a weekeend. Bill and Drew are exhausted. After everything that has gone on this weekend - Ring of Honor, NXT Takeover: Orlando, WrestleMania, WWE Raw, and Smackdown, it's time to take a deep breath and decompress. They sit down and go over nearly everything that happened in the past 5 days. And they do it with your help. We asked for your Favorite Thing in Wrestling, and you responded. We asked for your fondest Undertaker memories, and you told us. And because of that, Ring Rap Audio Episode 257 is your episode more than anything. Thank you. Thanks to @ActionQuackson, @RyH1986, @mvpmusto21 @willmarelle, @DJScribs, Carl E. and Michael T. for their contributions to tonight's episode. Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS This is part two of a two part show. This Sunday is WrestleMania!  The Ultimate Thrill Ride (bleh) is finally here, and we've got all sorts of things to talk about!  Bill and Drew break the show down, match by match, and look at each feud in detail.  Who will win?  What's next?  Where do they go from here?  All these questions are answered as we break down the following matches: Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match for the Raw Women's Championship Seth Rollins vs. Triple H in a Non-sanctioned match Shane McMahon vs. AJ Styles The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Miz & Maryse Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship Goldberg (c) vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship All this plus much, much more! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   This is part one of a two part show. This Sunday is WrestleMania!  The Ultimate Thrill Ride (bleh) is finally here, and we've got all sorts of things to talk about!  Bill and Drew break the show down, match by match, and look at each feud in detail.  Who will win?  What's next?  Where do they go from here?  All these questions are answered as we break down the following matches: Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Mickie James vs. Natalya vs. Becky Lynch vs. Carmella vs. Naomi for the Smackdown Women's Championship Neville (c) vs. Austin Aries for the WWE Cruiserwight Championship 2017 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. Cesaro & Sheamus in a Ladder Match for the Raw Tag Team Championship Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Baron Corbin for the WWE Intercontinental Championship Chris Jericho (c) vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE United States Championship All

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Drew and Bill have a script, but they're not using it tonight.  Well, not really. As we get closer and closer to Wrestlemania, things get more and more intense, and Stephanie and Triple H just can't seem to help themselves by running down the roster. With little to no payoff in sight, does this do the roster any favors? Plus, Drew and Bill talk about the lack of major stars in the industry, and what might change that, as well as the WWE Hall of Fame, and the sad news that Jim Ross's wife Jan has passed away. All this plus much, much more! Thanks to @ActionQuackson and @mvpmusto21 for their Favorite Things in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   There's a lot to talk about this week, and it's a long show too, so let's get to it.   With Drew under the weather, Bill sits in on hosting duties, and he's the perfect guy to do so, as he's the resident Ring of Honor expert on the team.  ROH has a new World Champion in Christopher Daniels.  Is it a good move?  Is this something they can sustain long-term, or is Daniels just a transition guy? And speaking of ROH, Broken Matt and Jeff Hardy have signed contracts with the company, leaving Impact Wrestling in the dust.  But parent company Anthem is sending out cease and desist letters, claiming the Broken Universe is their intellectual property.  Is this actually true?  Do they have a right to make these claims?  And are they doing more damage than good? Plus, as Wrestlemania gets closer and closer, The Ultimate Thrill Ride seems like it's almost here. But the build on Raw and Smackdown ave been

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Last week we talked about TNA's departures and speculated on The Hardy Boys possibilities in WWE.  All of our questions were answered when they arrived in Ring of Honor this weekend, captured the ROH Tag Titles,  and announced they not only signed a Ring of Honor contract, but also turned down WWE's offer.  With more and more talents fleeing the corporate machine, have the indies become the new #2 company?  Bill and Drew break it down and discuss the pros and cons. Plus, Wrestlemania is finally taking shape, and it's looking like a marathon beast more and more each day.  With a possible 15 matches or more on the card, we're in for a long night.  Is it necessary though?  And what about all those that are deserving of matches but don't seem to have one?  All this, plus our Favorite Thing In Wrestling, our Favorite Beard in Wrestling, and much more! Thanks to @RyH1986 and @ActionQuackson for their

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   With WWE Fastlane this weekend, we intended on focusing our show solely on the pay-per-view.  It's the last major show before Wrestlemania for the Raw brand, and the outcomes will have major implications on the Wrestlemania card.  And yes, we do talk about Fastlane in detail, breaking apart each feud and picking a winner. But we also talk about a couple of surprise topics, including an episode of Smackdown that set forth some really big things for the blue brand.  Two segments bookending the show, two segments that really stood out from just about everything else in the pro-wrestling scene. And if that weren't enough, there's a number of shakeups in TNA.  Departures of talent, hiring behind the scenes, and all sorts of craziness.  What does the future hold for the company, and what about the talent leaving? All this, plus our Favorite Thing In Wrestling, and much more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 for his Fav

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   As we inch closer and closer towards Wrestlemania, stories start to come together and feuds are set in motion.  Of all of the divisions, it's most obvious to see this happening in the Women's Division.  But the differences in how it's being handled vary greatly between Raw and Smackdown.  How are the Women being booked differently between the two brands?  Is one more effective than the other? And how about the Tag Divisions?  Both brands have tag divisions that are in ruins, but each for different reasons.  What is happening and how can it be fixed? All this, plus our Favorite Thing In Wrestling, and much more! Thanks to @ActionQuackson for his Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingR

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   It's time for Episode 250! It's amazing to think we've done 250 of these episodes, but here we are, and Bill and Drew are super excited to be here to do it.  Will we see 250 more? We don't know, but we're gonna try like hell! So for this show, we decided to mix it up a little bit and talk about some of our Top Three Favorite Pro Wrestling Themes, as well as our Top Three Gimmick Matches.  And we'd love to know what your Top Three are as well, so hit us up on social media and let us know! Thanks to @ActionQuackson and @RyH1986 for their Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS As Bill and Drew prepare for an epic snow storm, they take a few moments to sit  down and look at Elimination Chamber, which airs on Sunday, February 12th, 2017.  What matches will deliver?  And who can we expect to walk away the victor?  With so many possibilities heading into Wrestlemania, Elimination Chamber is sure to be a major event for WWE. Next week is our 250th episode, and we want your questions, topics and suggestions!  Hit us up with whatever is on your mind and let us know what you want us to discuss!  We want to make 250 special, and *you* can help!   Thanks to @ActionQuackson for their Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is o

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   It's been a whirlwind of a weekend - NXT Takeover: San Antonio, The Royal Rumble, and a surprising debut on Raw.  But after everything that's happened this weekend, the biggest news is the sudden announcement that Seth Rollins reinjured his right knee during Samoa Joe's attack on Raw. And no, it's not a work. Bill and Drew break it down - How did it happen?  What happens next?  How does this effect Wrestlemania for Seth? Triple H? Joe?  And where does the rest of the roster fit in? Plus, thoughts on the weekend as a whole, including notes on Takeover, The Royal Rumble, and much much more! Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @ActionQuackson for their Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio an

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS This weekend WWE presents to us one of the most popular pay-per-view events of the year - The Royal Rumble!  30 men enter, one man leaves... and heads straight to Wrestlemania!  Who is gonna win the big one this year?  And, what about the rest of the card?  Bill and Drew break it all down for you. Plus, we take a quick look at NXT Takeover: San Antonio, and much more!   Thanks to @mvpmusto21 and @ActionQuackson for their Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music Credits "Razor Strap" by Kevin D. Ha

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS Last week we hyped up our much anticipated 2016 Ring Rap Audio Awards, and this week, we tally up the votes and dish out the awards.  Bill and Drew are dressed to the nines and ready to hand out Best Wrestler, Match of the Year, Worst Feud, and other awards as voted on by YOU, our listeners. You can get the final tallies in the original voting thread here. All this plus much, much more! Thanks to @RyH1986 for his Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music Credits "Razor Strap" by Kevin D. Hartnell (www.kevinhartnell.com) Li

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   It's been hyped and talked about for a few weeks now.  Tonight, Bill and Drew unveil the nominees for the 2016 Ring Rap Year End Awards.  Difficult choices were made, incredible matches were cut, but we've whittled down a list of 5-7 items in categories such as Best Male Wrestler of the Year, Best Female Wrestler of the Year, Match of the Year, News Story of the Year, and more. Keep an eye out for the polls to go live in less than 24 hours, and be sure to vote!  Your vote matters to us, and we want to know how YOU feel about the direction of pro wrestling in 2016! All this plus much, much more! Thanks to @ActionQuackson for his Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS We are mere days into 2017, and the internet is abuzz about pro-wrestling.  Whether it's New Japan's incredible Wrestle Kingdom 11, the excellent WWE Smackdown, or something else, 2017 is off to a great start. But what aspirations do Drew and Bill have for the brand new year?  What would they like to see out of 2017 as far as wrestling is concerned? Also, in the middle of the show, news breaks that Anthem Sports and Entertainment has officially acquired TNA Impact Wrestling, and Dixie Carter is no longer in charge.  What does this mean for the company going forward?  And, more importantly, what should change? All this plus much, much more! Thanks to @ActionQuackson and @willmarelle for their Favorite Things in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS With just days left in 2016, Drew and Bill sit down to reminisce about the year that has gone by, and the amazing (and not so amazing) things that have happened over the course of 2016.  Whether it was the awesomeness of the Cruiserweight Classic, the shock of Goldberg destroying Brock Lesnar, the zaniness of Broken Matt Hardy, or the sadness of Dixie Carter vs. Billy Corgan, 2016 will go down as one of the most diverse years in pro wrestling history. Thanks to @ActionQuackson for their Favorite Thing in Wrestling (this week)! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Music

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   As 2016 comes to a close, Bill and Drew reflect on the year in review and think about some of the missed opportunities that have passed by in the world of pro wrestling.  What things just didn't work out the way we had hoped?  What things flopped on their face?   Plus, Bill and Drew dive into the WWE UK Tournament a bit more in depth, and discuss the upcoming Ring Rap Year End Awards, and how YOU can help! All this plus more! Thanks to @ActionQuackson and @RyH1986 for their Favorite Things in Wrestling! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+! ***** Mu

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS AXS TV announced that they will be airing Wrestle Kingdom 11 on their station mere weeks after it initially airs on pay-per-view, and Drew and Bill are so excited they just have to talk about it!  But what can we expect from the program?   Plus, it's time for WWE's Roadblock: End of the Line.  Bill and Drew break down each match and make some bold predictions to who will come out on top, and if it's the right move. All this plus more!   Thanks to @ActionQuackson and @RyMzWWE for their Favorite Things in Wrestling! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Google+!

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS   Ring of Honor's Final Battle went out with a bang on Friday night, and was a very newsworthy show.  With title changes, heel turns, and surprise appearances, ROH successfully created a buzzworthy pay-per-view.  Bill and Drew sit down to give the show some love and discuss some of the highs - and lows - of Final Battle. Plus, WWE's had a bit of a habit of some rapid fire title changes lately.  The primary titles have been stable, but the undercard?  Not so much.  But is this a good thing or a bad thing?   All this plus lots more! Thanks to @ActionQuackson, ‏@RyH1986, and @mvpmusto21 for their Favorite Things in Wrestling! Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_So

Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS WWE's TLC: Tables Ladders and Chairs is this Sunday, December 4th, 2016.  The Smackdown-exclusive pay-per-view looks great on paper, but what happens when you dive deeper?  Does the card hold up?  And who is going to win?  Bill and Drew analyze the card from top to bottom. Plus, Ring of Honor's Final Battle is on Friday, and Bill has three matches that he feels will be must see.  Which matches should you be on the lookout for? All this plus lots more, including a great discussion about mainstream wrestling vs. indy wrestling, thanks to @MileHighLaz!   Be sure to tune in to our shorter, more frequent news podcast, Around the Ring with Ring Rap! (Google Play | iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS) Follow us on Twitter: @RingRapAudio and @RingRap.  Bill is on Twitter @Bill_SoonerFan.  Drew is on Twitter @PsionStorm. You can also follow us on Faceb